Vol. CXXXII · No. CCLXVIIIFRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026Ocean State Edition

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RIPEC warns millionaire's tax hike risks outmigration as McKee, Foulkes push increase

A new RIPEC report using federal data warns that proposed increases to Rhode Island's top income tax rate may accelerate outmigration and weaken economic competitiveness. Both Democratic gubernatorial candidates are pushing the millionaire's tax hike, with Governor McKee chairing RI Commerce Corporation while proposing tax increases, and Helena Foulkes having led CVS, the state's largest recipient of tax breaks.

golocalprov.comMAY 13, 2026
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RI Commerce Corporation opens satellite office at Innovate Newport

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is opening a satellite office at Innovate Newport on May 11, expanding access to business services in Greater Newport. CEO Jim Bennett said the presence on Aquidneck Island will help Commerce serve area businesses, with the office located at the Chamber's Innovate Newport hub for technical assistance and entrepreneurship support.

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newportthisweek.comMAY 13, 2026
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Rhode Island governor nominates Donna Sams to Public Utilities Commission

Governor Dan McKee announced his nomination of Donna Sams to serve on the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, according to a press release from the governor's office. McKee also nominated Joseph A. to a judicial position and David Barrett to the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees. The nominations are part of ongoing appointments to key state boards and commissions.

governor.ri.govMAY 13, 2026
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Providence City Council schedules vote to override mayor's rent stabilization veto

Providence City Council President Rachel Miller scheduled a vote to override Mayor Brett Smiley's veto of a rent stabilization ordinance. The proposal, which passed 9-6 in April, caps annual rent increases at 4% for some households and allows landlords to raise rent for significant capital improvements and major tax increases. The mayor vetoed the ordinance less than 24 hours after the council approved it. An override requires a two-thirds majority.

wpri.comMAY 13, 2026
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McKee nominates Superior Court judge Joseph A. to Rhode Island Supreme Court

Governor Dan McKee announced the nomination of current Rhode Island Superior Court Associate Justice Joseph A. to fill a vacancy on the state Supreme Court. The nomination comes as House Speaker Joe Shekarchi also applies for the same seat after resigning his leadership position. The governor's office released the announcement but provided limited details on the nominee's full name or background.

governor.ri.govMAY 13, 2026
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McKee nominates 18 judges to Rhode Island courts since taking office in 2021

Governor Dan McKee has nominated 18 people to lifetime judgeships since becoming governor in 2021, with two picks still awaiting Senate review. The article lists all appointees across Superior Court, District Court, Family Court, and Workers' Compensation Court, including the first Indian-Asian American nominated to Family Court. The latest nominations reflect McKee's continued influence on the state judiciary.

providencejournal.comMAY 12, 2026
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Rhode Island Senate passes bill extending bar hours for World Cup matches

The Rhode Island Senate approved legislation allowing cities and towns to extend indoor service hours for bars and restaurants during 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. Participation would be optional for local licensing boards. The bill is part of a broader effort by lawmakers to capitalize on World Cup excitement, though specific vote details and bill number were not provided in the available sidebar text.

thenewportbuzz.comMAY 12, 2026
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Providence enforces first algorithmic rent-pricing ban against Audubon Capital

Providence filed its first enforcement action under the city's algorithmic rent-pricing ban against Audubon Capital Partners, owner of 95 Lofts, alleging use of banned software that coordinated rent increases up to 44 percent. The case marks the first test of the ordinance adopted last year to combat algorithmic price-fixing in the rental market.

bostonglobe.comMAY 11, 2026
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Law professor files ethics complaint over Shekarchi's Supreme Court bid

Roger Williams law professor Michael Yelnosky filed an ethics complaint with the Rhode Island Ethics Commission alleging former House Speaker Joe Shekarchi's application for a Supreme Court seat violates the state's 'revolving door' law. The statute bars elected officials from seeking state employment for one year after leaving office. Shekarchi contends the Supreme Court is a constitutional office exempt from the prohibition. The Ethics Commission is expected to conduct a preliminary review on June 2.

bostonglobe.comMAY 10, 2026
CommerceGovernanceFree press

RI Commerce Corporation opens satellite office at Innovate Newport

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation will open a satellite office at Innovate Newport to expand access to business services across Aquidneck Island and Greater Newport. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for May 11 at 513 Broadway, with remarks from Mayor Charles Holder, RI Commerce President Jim Bennett, and Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce President Erin Donovan-Boyle. Bennett said the office will help Commerce serve businesses in the area and strengthen partnership with the Chamber.

whatsupnewp.comMAY 10, 2026
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RI House passes legislation creating employee ownership transition center

Rhode Island lawmakers are advancing legislation to create a Rhode Island Center for Employee Ownership to help businesses transition to employee ownership models. The center would connect sellers and employees to financing pathways, valuation expertise, and technical support. White Electric Coffee in Providence, which shifted to employee ownership in 2021, said the center could help smooth out uncertainty in the transition process and make it more accessible to small businesses.

pbn.comMAY 10, 2026
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